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Dempsey
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DEMPSEY

"American. Champion. Legend."

19831h 52m6.3 TMDb

Directed by Gus Trikonis

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Nominated for two primetime Emmy Awards in 1984, this made-for-TV movie follows the true story of American boxer Jack Dempsey, who became a media sensation in the 1920s as the world heavyweight champion.

Cast

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Jack Dempsey

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Doc Kearns

Sally Kellerman

Sally Kellerman

Maxine Cates

Victoria Tennant

Victoria Tennant

Estelle Taylor

Peter Mark Richman

Peter Mark Richman

Tex Rickard

Jesse Vint

Jesse Vint

Bernie Dempsey

Robert Harper

Robert Harper

Damon Runyon

John McLiam

John McLiam

Hyrum Dempsey

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.7
Complexity7.5
Humor5
Realism9
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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